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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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